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Drake dominates with record-breaking 13 wins at 'Billboard Music Awards'

Drake was a high roller in Las Vegas, beating Adele's record for most wins at the Billboard Music Awards. Cher and Celine Dion each reflected on their own iconic careers and amazing songs on Sunday night's awards show, while a moment of silence was held for rocker Chris Cornell, who died Thursday in Detroit. Miley Cyrus delivered an emotional, but low-key performance and Vanessa Hudgens shined as co-host.

These are the top moments from the awards show.

DRAKE'S LUCKY 13

The rapper won 13 trophies for the night, breaking Adele's record, as well as performing an an eye-catching set in the middle of the famous Fountains of Bellagio. With the streams of water and fireworks timed to his song, "Gyalchester," the Canadian rapper danced around a platform in the water.

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He already had 10 awards by the time the show began, but made sure to give a shout-out during his acceptance speeches to his friends in the audience including Nicki Minaj, co-host Ludacris and Lil Wayne. The Chainsmokers, who tied Drake with 22 nominations, won four awards, while other top winners, Beyonce and twenty one pilots, both won five each, but did not attend.

ICONIC CHER

Cher performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017,...
Cher performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

When Cher got up to accept her Icon Award, she wasn't afraid to do a little bragging. The singer and actress noted that she had been lucky to have a dream career for more than five decades, and at the age of 71, she said she can still hold a plank for five minutes.

She certainly showed off that athletic bod in a revealing outfit with pasties and a blonde wig as she performed her '90s dance hit "Believe," then changed into a teased up curly black mane and leather jacket for her performance of "If I Could Turn Back Time."

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She noted she was told early on that she never was the most beautiful or the most talented, but she was special and added that "luck has so much to do with my success with a little bit of something thrown in."

Dan Reynolds, of Imagine Dragons, presents a tribute to Chris Cornell, pictured on screen at...
Dan Reynolds, of Imagine Dragons, presents a tribute to Chris Cornell, pictured on screen at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

HARD GOODBYE

Rock fans were stunned to learn about the death of rocker Chris Cornell, who was found dead Thursday in his hotel room in Detroit. The lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave and leader of the Seattle grunge movement was honored with a moment of silence during the awards show, which was a shorter-than-expected tribute to the 52-year-old singer and songwriter.

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However, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons summed up his career succinctly, noting he was "a true innovator," ''a musical architect," ''a prolific songwriting" and "a legendary performer."

Celine Dion performs "My Heart will Go On" at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile...
Celine Dion performs "My Heart will Go On" at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Las Vegas(Chris Pizzello / AP)

TITANIC PERFORMANCE

Two decades after a movie and a song captivated the country, Celine Dion revisited her iconic hit "My Heart Will Go On," with the same passion as ever. The Canadian singer returned to celebrate the Oscar-winning song 20 years after it topped the charts as the theme to the blockbuster Titanic.

Under a glittering chandelier and dressed in a Met-worthy white gown, Dion wowed the audience with her performance and earned one of the biggest cheers of the night.

Ludacris, left, side eyes co-host Vanessa Hudgens at the Billboard Music Awards at the...
Ludacris, left, side eyes co-host Vanessa Hudgens at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Chris Pizzello / AP)

VANESSA GEEKS OUT

New co-host Vanessa Hudgens was acting more like a fan than an emcee with her enthusiastic intros as well as singing and dancing throughout the night. She impressed early with her rapping skills to show her love for Nicki Minaj, then tried a heartfelt rendition of Dion's The Power of Love.

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Later on, she showed up in one of Cher's iconic stage costumes and danced along to Cher's performance from the audience.

Even Drake took notice in his acceptance speech, adding that Hudgens looked "amazing," which drew envious looks from Nicki Minaj.

NEW MILEY

Miley Cyrus performs "Malibu" at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday,...
Miley Cyrus performs "Malibu" at the Billboard Music Awards at the T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Las Vegas.(Chris Pizzello / AP)

Even Miley Cyrus' family noted the change in demeanor at this year's award show for the former Disney star when her sister Noah Cyrus introduced her "for the first time in years with pants on." Once known for her shocking performances of twerking and dangling naked from a wrecking ball, the singer performed the slow-burning love song "Malibu," without much of her signature in-your-face sexiness.

She paired the breezy single with a muted performance with acoustic instruments and a simple white crop top and wide brimmed hat.

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But the singer, who is engaged to Liam Hemsworth, couldn't hide her emotion by the end when her eyes teared up.

EPIC MEETING

Even on his record-setting night, Drake appeared a bit star-struck in meeting fellow Canadian performer Celine Dion backstage.

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The rapper posted a picture of himself and his father with Dion.

Video posted by a Drake fan Twitter account shows Drake telling Dion "you're very iconic" and "we love you" during their meeting. He added that he's "like a year away" from getting a tattoo of Dion.

PLAY IT AGAIN

Arlington resident Kirk Franklin won top gospel artist. It was the icon's second consecutive victory in the category at the Billboard Music Awards. Franklin's on a streak, winning Grammy, Stellar and Dove awards, all tied to his most recent release, Losing My Religion. Franklin's latest single, "My World Needs You," features fellow North Texan Tamela Mann, for whom he wrote Grammy-winning "God Provides," Sarah Reeves and Tasha Cobbs.

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Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press; staff writer Dawn M. Burkes contributed to this report.